Imagine
traveling from your base camp (or shall we say home), to a
given destination. What do you take with for first aid, in
preparation for the unexpected? First Aid Kits.org explains
the differences in first aid kits, i.e. how first aid kit
contents should differ depending on the type of outing, and
offering the reader a detailed list of necessities and explanation
for their inclusion.

Native
American Medicine Men, through trial and error, built their
medical kits based on information passed down from generations
before, adding additional contents based on trial and error,
drawing from Nature around them to provide many of the essential
ingredients used in making their medicines. In turn, each
culture has developed its own medical kit in much the same
manner.

First
aid kits are exactly what the names imply, a compact container
used to carry basic first aid supplies before further medical
attention arrives.

Over
the years, this author has done numerous presentations in
wilderness medicine. In every presentation, I have learned
something from my audience. I will also add your tips and
suggestions regarding what you should take with you, as well
as any creative tips you may have regarding basic first
aid treatment.

We
will address various first aid kits for adults. We will discuss
the poor man's pack, day pack/weekend pack, and first aid
kits used for excursions greater than one week.

First
aid kits must be tailored to where you are traveling. Climate
is an important consideration; so too is what you will be
doing once you arrive. Will you be out in the woods, possibly
coming in contact with venomous animals/insects? As we all
know, humans make numerous mistakes! These mistakes can translate
into injury.

Important
Things to Remember...

With
respect to first aid, this usually falls into two categories:
Not knowing enough, especially how to render care, and secondly,
rendering more care than necessary, or trying to be “Johnny
Rescue,” the paramedic or doctor wannabe. Both of these
scenarios have the potential for danger. A personal inventory
of one's knowledge and psyche should be explored. Unfortunately
this is difficult as many individual become defensive and
become stuck in this phase. If you are camping with someone
like this, and we all know a few of these individuals, exercise
caution in allowing these individuals to take charge in a
crisis situation. Another common mistake made by all of us
is not replenishing our medical kits or checking expiration
dates on medications you are taking with you.